Easy navigation
Clear signage and a well-organised layout make the station straightforward for commuters and visitors to use.
Onpassive Metro Station
Al Qouz Ind.1
Onpassive Metro Station is a clean, well-organised stop on Dubai Metro’s Red Line in Al Qouz Ind.1. It is useful for daily travel, with nearby bus connections, clear signage, and practical access to places such as Day to Day and surrounding car showrooms.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,551 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Red Line access
The Red Line provides a convenient route through Al Qouz, with connections towards areas including Business Bay and Centrepoint.
Clean facilities
Reviews consistently describe the station as neat, clean and well maintained, including its restrooms.
Bus access
The station is near bus services serving Al Quoz and other areas, making onward travel possible without relying only on the Metro.
Wheelchair access
The station has wheelchair access alongside stairs and escalators.
Nearby shopping
Day to Day is close to the station, with one review describing it as just a few steps from the exit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush hour. If you want a calmer journey, avoid weekday evenings around 5:00–6:00 PM, when the station is reported to be heavily crowded.
Check buses. Check the bus information before settling down: one review says the schedule screen is only in the waiting area.
Plan onward travel. Do not assume a taxi will be waiting outside; arrange a Careem ride if you need reliable onward transport.
Consider Gold. For more carriage space, consider a Gold card trip, though a review says it costs twice the normal Nol card fare.
Use exits. For shopping, check the exit directions: reviews mention Day to Day near the station and Manara Center at Exit 2.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qouz Ind.first - Dubai
Al Qouz Ind.first, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Kadak Tea
Kadak Tea is mentioned as a tea option inside the metro station.
Gold card carriages
Gold card carriages are described as roomier and more comfortable than the normal carriages.
F16 Bus
The F16 Bus provides a connection towards labour areas, though one review reports lengthy evening waits.
Common Concerns
Peak crowds
Weekday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 PM can be heavily crowded, and morning rushes are also described as uncomfortable.
Slow buses
F16 and F17 connections have been reported to take a long time, with F16 waits of 30–40 minutes in one review.
Nol machine
One review reported a faulty entrance Nol card machine that returned 30dhs less than the amount inserted.
Access diversions
Barriers and changing entrance or exit arrangements can make walking through the station less direct.
Limited taxis
A reviewer said taxis may be hard to find after leaving the station, so onward travel can require another option.
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The Bottom Line
1 and nearby business areas. It works well for everyday commuting: the station is clean, clearly signed and generally easy to navigate, while nearby buses provide onward connections into Al Quoz and beyond. Day to Day is close to an exit, and Kadak Tea is mentioned inside the station for a quick drink or snack.
The main catch is crowding. Weekday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 PM can be heavily congested, while other reviews also describe busy morning and office-hour periods. If you are changing to a bus, allow extra time: F16 and F17 services have been criticised for long waits, including a reported 30–40-minute queue for F16.
Practical details are mostly strong. Wheelchair access, restrooms, ticket counters, vending machines and escalators are all mentioned in the reviews. Check bus information in the waiting area, where one reviewer says the schedule screen is located.
Taxis may not be easy to find outside, so arranging a Careem ride can make onward travel smoother. Gold card carriages offer more space, but one reviewer says they cost twice the normal Nol fare.